Head of Department - Curriculum
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
22 November 2026
Posted 6 Nov 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Milpera State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
68.9
42.3 teaching · 26.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
7.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
333
Language other than English
100%
Girls vs boys
145 girls · 188 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
The Head of Department Curriculum role leads the EAL/D Science and Mathematics Curriculum at Milpera State High School. Milpera is a dynamic and innovative school catering to the settlement and language learning needs of newly arrived refugee background students.
The successful applicant will have experience in TESOL pedagogies and working cross-culturally.
Our content-based language learning program delivers highly positive results for our students.
Apply now to bring your curriculum leadership and cross-cultural teaching experience to a supportive school community and make a meaningful difference to newly arrived students.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane - SouthJob ad referenceQLD/MSR706784/26TClosing date22-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 25 March 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personJulie PeelContact details07 3270 3222Access the National Relay Service
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